What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mannheim to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €85 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Leipzig?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mannheim Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Leipzig?

The distance between Mannheim and Leipzig is 449 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.

How do I travel from Mannheim to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 26m and costs €30 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Mannheim to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Leipzig bus from?

Mannheim to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Leipzig train from?

Mannheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 26m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Mannheim to Leipzig bus arrive?

Mannheim to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Mannheim to Leipzig train arrive?

Mannheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Leipzig is 458 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Mannheim to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Mannheim to Leipzig?

Book your Mannheim to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mannheim to Leipzig?

Book your Mannheim to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Mannheim to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mannheim and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Mannheim to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Mannheim to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4h 26m
€34–99
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mannheim to Leipzigrideshare 458.4 km
4h 52m
€17–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N13 / ...
6h 20m
€26–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain En
5h 7m
€45–270
Drive 457.8 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Leipzigcar 457.8 km
3h 55m
€64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N / ...
5h 6m
€45–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
6h 48m
€95–146
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3h 7m
€89–188
Train, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 30m
€146–347
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 46m
€78–280

Mannheim to Leipzig by train

136Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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